Leitis in waiting /
Leitis In Waiting is the story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga Leitis, an intrepid group of transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism in their highly religious and conservative South Pacific Kingdom. With unexpected humor and extraordinary access to the Kingdom's royals...
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| Other Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Language: | English |
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2018
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| Series: | Academic Video Online
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| Summary: | Leitis In Waiting is the story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga Leitis, an intrepid group of transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism in their highly religious and conservative South Pacific Kingdom. With unexpected humor and extraordinary access to the Kingdom's royals and religious leaders, this emotional journey reveals what it means to be different in a society ruled by tradition, and the challenge of being yourself without forsaking culture and tradition. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed May 21, 2018). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (70 min.) |
| Playing Time: | 01:10:08 |
| Production Credits: | Editor, Bill Weber ; original compositions by Joel Douek ; additional music by Makana ; director of photography, Dean Hamer ; translation, Ilaisaane Sisi'uno Helu and Lisiatte Wolfgramm. |
| Participant or Performer: | Featuring: Joey Joleen Mataele, Princess Salote Lupepau'u Tuita-Taione, Eva Baron, Pastor Barry Taukolo. |
| Language: | In English. |
